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Sharp: Caldwell slam on media deflects blame from brass

Detroit Free Press sports writers Drew Sharp and Carlos Monarrez break down Lions coach Jim Caldwell's comments and his future Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015.

The comments were laughable. Still standing after a 1-7 start, Jim Caldwell directed his attention Tuesday at what he thought was an overly negative Detroit media environment.

And like his offense, the head coach badly misfired.

"There's no question," Caldwell said when asked if the Detroit media was the most negative he's ever experienced in his coaching career. "That's a fact. I'm giving you the facts.